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1、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Eight years ago, I determined to start my first job—training horses in different countries. Now here I am, my connection with horses have taught me a lot. Let me share two 1 with you.
We can manage 2 through cultural sharing connection. Horse riding is the only sport in the Olympics where men and women 3 equally. In India, as the only woman 4 in the riding club, I had to teach some uneducated males who had a 5 understanding of horsemanship. People believe horse riding is a man's sport. As a woman, I had to 6 my right. I often trained difficult to ride horses as well as 7 the entire riding club. I worked hard, eventually 8 over those men, who were eager to learn horsemanship training techniques.
The second lesson is that we are never too old to learn. Riding can be learned at any9 . My husband, Christian, had never ridden a horse before but had always 10 it. When moving to England, we invested in a young horse named Lilly, as a 11 project. At the age of 30, my husband started to learn horse riding, and now, the two can't be 12 .Lilly follows him everywhere. Christian finally realized his dream.
I never realized how many doors of 13 horses would open up for me. Because of horses, I14 the world, I help others, and I've watched them heal souls and 15 with people.
(1)A 、 results B 、 stories C 、 lessons D 、 rides(2)A 、 skill B 、 equality C 、 approach D 、 management(3)A 、 compete B 、 battle C 、 learn D 、 work(4)A 、 exercising B 、 surviving C 、 involving D 、 working(5)A 、 deep B 、 proper C 、 limited D 、 sufficient(6)A 、 fight for B 、 give up C 、 carry out D 、 argue against(7)A 、 owned B 、 ran C 、 started D 、 formed(8)A 、 took B 、 turned C 、 got D 、 won(9)A 、 country B 、 place C 、 setting D 、 age(10)A 、 dreamed of B 、 objected to C 、 participated in D 、 cared for(11)A 、 race B 、 training C 、 team D 、 presentation(12)A 、 separated B 、 connected C 、 combined D 、 defended(13)A 、 study B 、 idea C 、 hope D 、 opportunity(14)A 、 transform B 、 influence C 、 travel D 、 shape(15)A 、 cooperate B 、 struggle C 、 bond D 、 talk -
2、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is often seen as an individual activity, but it definitely doesn't have to be. If you join a book club, reading with others can be a positive social interaction. And here are some of the ways that becoming part of a book club can better your life.
If so, a book club can help you discover and explore new types, authors, and perspectives(观点). According to a recent survey, 57 percent of book clubbers said they wouldn't otherwise have read some of the books selected by their book clubs.
In such a fast-paced world, sometimes it's challenging to find the time and motivation to read. By joining a book club, you make a commitment to read the book of the month or the week and discuss your insights with others.
Reading is one of the most important things you can do for your brain, but reading with other people can make it even better. Being part of a book club can improve your learning skills, such as your memory, comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. By discussing the book with others, you are exercising your brain and stimulating new neural(神经的) connections. Book clubs allow you to connect with other readers and learn from their perspectives.
Another plus is that at a book club you get together with your club members regularly, with whom you can share not only your thoughts about books but also other aspects of life. Therefore, by reading with others, you are enriching your heart as well as your mind. So what are you waiting for? Join a book club now and enjoy the many benefits of reading with others!
A. This can help you meet your reading goals.
B. Joining a book club can offer you many benefits.
C. Book clubs can boost your happiness and well-being.
D. Do you often have difficulty finishing reading a book?
E. This brings a sense of community, belonging, and friendship.
F. Have you found yourself always reading similar types of books?
G. Meeting with others and exchanging ideas about things is the key.
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3、 阅读理解
Fathers can give their children an educational advantage at primary school by reading, drawing and playing with them, according to a newly published report. Research led by the University of Leeds has found that children do better at primary school if their fathers regularly spend time with them on interactive engagement activities like reading, playing, telling stories, drawing and singing.
Analysing primary school test scores for five- and seven-year-olds, the researchers used a representative sample of nearly 5,000 mother-father households in England from the Millenium Cohort Study.
According to the research, dads who regularly drew, played and read with their three-year-olds helped their children do better at school by age five. Dads being involved at age five also helped improve scores in seven-year-olds' Key Stage Assessments.
Dr Helen Norman, who led the research, said, "Mothers still tend to assume the primary care r role and therefore tend to do the most childcare, but if fathers enthusiastically engage in childcare too, it significantly increases the likelihood of children getting better grades in primary school. This is why encouraging and supporting fathers to share childcare with the mother, from an early stage in the child's life, is critical."
Dads' involvement impacted positively on their children's school achievement regardless of the child's gender(性别), race, age in the school year and household income, according to the report.
There were different effects when mums and dads took part in the same activities—the data showed that mums had more of an impact on young children's emotional and social behaviors than educational achievement.
The researchers recommend that dads carve out as much time as they can to engage in interactive activities with their children each week. For busy, working dads, even just ten minutes a day could potentially have educational benefits. They also recommend that schools and early years education providers routinely take both parents' contact details (where possible) and develop strategies to engage fathers.
(1)、What can we learn about the research?A、Mums had more impact on young children's educational achievement. B、Dads' positive impact on kids learning had nothing to do with the gender. C、Dads' involvement at age 3 helped promote academic performance at age 7. D、The researchers investigated nearly 5,000 single parent families in England.(2)、Who may give his children the most educational advantage at primary school?A、A father who is totally busy with his work. B、A father who is really good at playing basketball. C、A father who has absolutely low household income. D、A father who actively shares childcare with the mother.(3)、What advice do the researchers offer on children's early years education?A、Dads should spare ten minutes a day to apparently benefit kids. B、Dads should maximize time to interact with their kids each week. C、Schools should generate strategies to involve parents in management. D、Schools should regularly contact parents to develop mother-engagement.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、It's crucial that fathers can have a lasting impact on children. B、Young children can get brilliant childhood with father-engagement. C、Fathers and mothers should share childcare in family early education. D、Young children do better at school if their dads read and play with them. -
4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the speaker mainly talk about?A、What courses the college offers. B、Why today's students need exercise. C、How today's students spend their money.(2)、What does Sarah spend less money on?A、Transport. B、Food. C、Clothes.(3)、Who loves cycling?A、Colin. B、Jack. C、Sarah.(4)、How does Diana get her money?A、By selling a lot of books. B、By asking her parents for it. C、By selling clothes made on her own.
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5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the man say about his office?A、His office is richly decorated. B、He has used this office for a week. C、His office space is spacious enough.(2)、Why does the man need a web camera for his computer?A、To record his trip next week. B、To collect cost-effective web cameras. C、To communicate with overseas scholars.(3)、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、How to choose an office chair. B、How to prepare for an online meeting. C、How to improve Professor White's office.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where did the man most probably lose his phone?A、In a restaurant. B、At the workplace. C、On the underground.(2)、What will the man do before five o'clock?A、Meet the woman. B、Buy a new phone. C、Make a call to the bank.(3)、How does the man feel in the end?A、Surprised. B、Grateful. C、Doubtful.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What did David do last night?A、He played volleyball. B、He watched television. C、He read the newspaper.(2)、What time will the match on Saturday afternoon start?A、At 2:30. B、At 3:00. C、At 3:30.(3)、What will Lisa do first?A、Talk with her mom. B、Give avia ā call. C、Take a piano lesson.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does Miyako want to do?A、Make a call. B、Send a card. C、Hold a party.(2)、What is the man doing?A、Making an apology. B、Giving an explanation. C、Sharing an experience.
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9、 What does the woman probably do?A、A doctor. B、A coach. C、An athlete.
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10、 Which room has the man finished decorating?A、The bathroom. B、The kitchen. C、The living room.
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11、 What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Teacher and student. B、Father and daughter. C、School friends.
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12、 How does the woman's food taste?A、Salty. B、Hot. C、Sweet.
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13、 When does the rainy season start?A、In January. B、In February. C、In November.
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14、 书面表达
假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Peter看了你在社交平台上发布的"全国爱眼日"班级活动图片后,向你了解相关情况。请给他写一封邮件,内容包括:1. 介绍全国爱眼日;2. 活动安排;3. 活动感受。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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15、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When China's first astronaut Yang Liwei blasted off into space in 2003, it was a history- making moment that declared his country's arrival an emerging space power.
So far, China (become) a major presence in space. It now has its own permanent outpost in orbit—a (full) operational space station-and routinely rotates (轮值) crews to live and work there.
On Thursday, three Chinese astronauts lifted off on the Shenzhou-17 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center deep in the Gobi Desert, (head) for the Tiangong space station for a six-month stay.
They are the (young) crew China has ever sent to space—with average age of 38. Among their tasks on board is to repair the solar panels which (destroy) by space debris years ago—the first time Chinese astronauts will carry out repair work outside the station.
This is China's sixth manned mission to its space station since 2021. The new crew will take over from the Shenzhou-16 astronauts, have been on board since May.
(complete) late last year, the Tiangong—or "heavenly palace" in Chinese—is one of the two space (station) currently in orbit. With a lifespan of 15 years, it could become the only one left when the NASA-led International Space Station(ISS) retires in 2030.
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16、 完形填空
In the fall of 2008, I was looking to leave my current job in a doctor's office to explore something more1 . So I started investigating the new world of travel nursing. With a bit of2 , I was connected to Carlyn.
At this time, I am working on all areas of my life...... in the3 of becoming a stronger, more confident person, and4 more about who I am. Without amazing, enthusiastic and supportive Carlyn, I wouldn't be where I am today. For the past 2 years, Carlyn and I stayed in5 through email, facebook, and a periodic phone call, becoming friends…. I had a whole view of all the things she was6 in her life and it inspired me much.
I was anxious to7 Carlyn face-to-face for the first time. But, as soon as she8 in front of my house, it was like we had done it a million times before. This "my friends" is the9 of the human connection that she talks about. It takes two people from10 to friends!
Now as fate would have it, Carlyn has11 my world. So now, I hope to repay her12 for all that she has helped me13 . I am fortunate to be part of a friendship that is a by-product of her14 . She continues to inspire me and I hope to learn and meet more through her15 .
(1)A 、 complicated B 、 universal C 、 challenging D 、 profitable(2)A 、 confidence B 、 luck C 、 fear D 、 pride(3)A 、 power B 、 hope C 、 absence D 、 sense(4)A 、 learning B 、 complaining C 、 discussing D 、 worrying(5)A 、 shape B 、 order C 、 place D 、 touch(6)A 、 abandoning B 、 explaining C 、 experiencing D 、 delivering(7)A 、 meet B 、 phone C 、 persuade D 、 inform(8)A 、 put away B 、 backed down C 、 carried on D 、 pulled up(9)A 、 trick B 、 power C 、 choice D 、 origin(10)A 、 students B 、 workmates C 、 strangers D 、 learners(11)A 、 influenced B 、 left C 、 explored D 、 enjoyed(12)A 、 as a result B 、 by accident C 、 with a bang D 、 in a way(13)A 、 suspect B 、 accomplish C 、 witness D 、 appreciate(14)A 、 anxiety B 、 persistence C 、 charity D 、 passion(15)A 、 recovery B 、 comparison C 、 example D 、 diligence -
17、 任务型阅读
How to Be More Present
Many people have a tendency to live in the past or the future. They constantly think about the past and worry about the future, and thus find it difficult to enjoy the good things in life in the here and now. You might unfortunately be one of these people. Here are some tips that might help you.
Notice Your Surroundings
One way to be in the present moment is by noticing your surroundings. How often do you take time out of your day to actually look around and see what's going on? Now close your eyes and take a deep breath. When you do, it's easier to be more present in the moment.
Be Grateful for What You Have Now
If you are constantly focused on things you don't have, you aren't taking the time to appreciate what you have at this moment. One way to practice gratitude is to write a list of things you are grateful for and review that list on a daily basis. Try to write at least three things you are grateful for in your life right now.
Show Acceptance
If you want to learn how to be more present, you need to let go of how you think things should be and accept them for what they are. Sometimes life is going to be different than how you want it to be. Practicing acceptance will help you let go of the things in your life that are out of your control.
Find Positive Social Support
The kind of social support you have in your life can also play an important role. Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people will increase your own positivity and happiness levels.
A. Then open them and really take in where you are.
B. You should focus your attention on one thing at a time.
C. You cannot control everything that happens around you.
D. This is one way to distance yourself from what you are enjoying.
E. In turn, this will allow you to focus on what is going on right now.
F. Part of living in the present moment is to appreciate what you have now.
G. So learning how to live in the moment can greatly improve your well-being.
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18、 阅读短文,回答问题
There is a festival in China that has three names. It's known as the Chongyang Festival. Also, it is called the Double Ninth Festival because it falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). Finally it has been Senior's Day (老人节) since 1989. This year, it fell on Oct 23rd.
There are many traditions for this festival. In the past, people climbed mountains, drank chrysanthemum (菊花) wine, and wore a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Climbing mountains in autumn brings people close to nature and it's good for health. Both chrysanthemum and zhuyu are also clean plants and they can clean houses and make people healthy.
In China, nine has the similar pronunciation with the word "forever", meaning long life. So the Chinese government set the day as the Senior's Day in 1989—a day to respect the old. Many companies and communities organize autumn trips for old people. Young people bring elders to the countryside to enjoy nature. They also give them gifts.
In China, it is a tradition to respect old people. In the past, if young people didn't take good care of their parents, they would be seriously punished. Now we have the 24 Filial Exemplars (《新二十四孝》). It includes 24 things we should do for elders, such as calling them up every week and going to see them more often. On this three-named festival, remember to show your love to your elders.
(1)、Which is NOT a name for the festival?A、Chongyang Festival. B、the Double Ninth Festival. C、Senior's Day. D、Youth Day.(2)、Which was not a tradition for this festival in the past?A、Climbing mountains. B、Calling them up every week. C、Drinking chrysanthemum wine. D、Wearing a plant called zhuyu.(3)、What does the underlined word "respect" in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?A、思念 B、尊重 C、保护 D、照顾(4)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、History of Chongyang Festival. B、Introduction of Chongyang Festival. C、Traditions of Chongyang Festival. D、Symbols of Chongyang Festival.(5)、We can read the passage from a magazine called ____.A、American History B、Chinese History C、Western Festivals D、Traditional Festivals -
19、 阅读短文,回答问题
Many of us are lonelier than ever. We can go shopping and avoid speaking to a single person. Automated voice son phones and machines suck the contact and relational element out of day-to-day life, so much so that experts say that we are experiencing a loneliness disease.
According to Dr. Lalitaa loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. There are many contributing factors to loneliness, such as illness, relationships breaking down, moving country, changing jobs or not being understood by co-workers, retiring, starting university, etc.
We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15cigarettes a day, and people who feel lonely are more likely to die earlier and suffer from heart attacks. Dr. Lalitaa says, "People often say to me, ‘It's too late to meet new people as an adult.' Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people. Remember, it is never too late to make good, meaningful connections."
However, don't put pressure on yourself. A meaningful relationship takes time. It is not just created overnight. Also, take some time to sit with yourself and venture (冒险) into some of the things that you like doing. "The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself," says Dr.Lalitaa.
(1)、How does the author clarify what loneliness is?A、By stating arguments. B、By giving examples. C、By making comparisons. D、By employing figures.(2)、Why is smoking cigarettes mentioned in the text?A、To explain the causes of loneliness. B、To illustrate the harm from loneliness. C、To overestimate the impact of loneliness. D、To emphasize the universality of loneliness.(3)、What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 4 refer to?A、Lack of appealing reward. B、Dependence on the network. C、The regret for the passing youth. D、The idea of being too late for new relations.(4)、What does Dr. Lalitaa consider as priority when dealing with loneliness?A、Having new experience. B、Telling it from being alone. C、Being aware of and recognizing it. D、Making friends from all walks of life. -
20、 阅读短文,回答问题
Begin your global journey
At University of Wisconsin (UW)-Eau Claire, you'll find your investment pays off well before you graduate. Because here, we believe that your journey is just as important as your destination. You will have many opportunities to develop: from internships (实习) to undergraduate research to foreign cultural experiences. We seek students who are curious, innovative and compassionate. If this sounds like you, submit your application to join our big family!
Admission application process
To complete an application for admission, submit the following:
1. Online application;
2. $25 USD application fee;
3. Evidence of English proficiency;
4. Financial documentation;
5. Academic records;
6. Passport copy.
Submit the supporting documents listed above by including them with your UW-Eau Claire specific application. You may also submit application materials to admissions@ uwee. edu.
Paying for college
2023-2024 undergraduate student estimated expenses (The numbers below are in USD per academic year):
Tuition and fees: $18,460
Housing and meals: $8,800
Health insurance: $1,900
Application deadlines
We accept applications February 1-June 1 for admission the upcoming fall term (September) and August 1-November 1 for admission the upcoming spring term (February). We must receive all of your required application materials prior to the deadline. Start applying early!
Check your application status
To check your application status, as well as other important steps in the enrollment process, you must first activate your Campus Account. The information you will be able to access through your Campus Account includes the following:
•View your admission decision in real time;
•Track the progress of your completed next steps after admission;
•Pay your enrollment fee of $500;
•Sign up for Orientation (迎新会) when you are qualified.
Please note that official admission decisions will always be sent via US Mail.
(1)、Where is this text probably taken from?A、A global travel journal. B、An undergraduate course plan. C、A welcome speech for freshman. D、A college application guide.(2)、Which is the right time for you to apply for 2024 spring semester admission?A、September 10, 2023. B、December 1, 2023. C、February 9, 2024. D、March 16, 2024.(3)、What can you do by using the Campus Account?A、Pay the tuition fees. B、Download official admission offer. C、Submit application documents. D、Know about your enrollment process.